Jun 16, 2024  
2014-2015 Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Please Note

The listing of a course in this catalog does not imply that the course will be offered in a particular semester, or that the course is offered on a regular basis. Please check the Shawnee State University Course Offerings or the Department for up-to-date information on what will be offered during a particular term.

In addition, it should be noted that some upper level courses are not included on these pages. Please contact your faculty advisor for further information.

Special Course/Laboratory Fee Structure

A standard special course/laboratory fee will be assessed to all courses with laboratory components and/or other special features within an academic department. They are as follows1:

  Fee Per Credit Hour
ADNR $20.00
ARTS (Tier 1) 7.00
ARTS (Tier 2) 15.00
ARTS (Tier 3) 25.00
BUSI 10.00
DTHY 25.00
EDUC 15.00
EMTP 20.00
ENGT 22.00
HUMA 3.00
MATH 5.00
MLTC 20.00
MOT (graduate) 70.00
NSCI 25.00
OTAT 20.00
PTAT 15.00
RDLT 20.00
RPTT 20.00
SSCI 10.00
SSPE (activity) 5.00
SSSM 15.00
   
1 Some courses are approved for nonstandard fees.

Explanation of Prerequisites

Most learning beyond basic skills is dependent upon mastery of some prior skill or subject content. As a result, many courses at the University require the satisfaction of prerequisites prior to course enrollment. Prerequisites may be met by successful completion of the prior courses listed or by placement, via testing, into the course.

The academic division/college may withdraw a student from a course for which prerequisites have not been satisfied.

Explanation of Abbreviations

These abbreviations are found throughout the course descriptions on the following pages.

Prereq. — Prerequisite
Coreq. — Corequisite
   
$ Indicates lab fees apply to this course, see the box on the left.
   
GEP Indicates General Education Program course (see the General Education Program Requirements by Content Category  for details)

 

 
  
  • BIOL 3350 - Entomology

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to the morphology and classification of insects. The major orders, families, and species of economic importance, both beneficial and pest, are emphasized. Students collect and identify local species. Prereq: BIOL 1152 or permission 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3355 - Ornithology (Bird Study)

    Credits: 4
    A study of the classification, adaptation, and habitat requirements of birds with a particular emphasis on Ohio species. Field identification is emphasized in lab. Prereq: BIOL 1151 or permission. 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • BIOL 3359 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    Credits: 4
    A study of the structural and functional evolution of selected organ systems in representative vertebrates. The first part of the course reviews the principles of the comparative method and the phylogenetic (evolutionary) relationships among vertebrates.  In the remainder of the course, structures and their organization are interpreted in terms of their embryological development, phylogeny, and functional adaptations. Prereq: BIOL 1152 or BIOL 1131 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3360 - Animal Physiology

    Credits: 4
    A study of the fundamental process of the animal systems. Major systems such as respiration, circulation, osmoregulation, and thermal regulation will be covered. Prereq: BIOL 1152 and CHEM 1141 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3560 - Principles of Anatomy

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to themorphology of tissues and systems of the human body. Biology credit is allowed for only one of the following sequences: BIOL 1130 and 1131 or BIOL 3560 and 3561. Prereq: BIOL 1130 or BIOL 1151 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • BIOL 3561 - Principles of Physiology

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to human systems physiology. Biology credit is allowed for only one of the following sequences: BIOL 1130 and 1131 or BIOL 3560 and 3561. Prereq: BIOL 3560 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3630 - Kinesiology

    Credits: 4
    Concentration on skeletal and muscle systems and their functional interplay in the analysis of motion. Prereq: BIOL 1130 or BIOL 3560 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • BIOL 3635 - Sectional Anatomy

    Credits: 2
    An introduction to sectional human anatomy. Prereq: BIOL 1130 or BIOL 3560 1 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3640 - Histology

    Credits: 4
    Study of the microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and organ systems and their physiological properties. Prereq: BIOL 1131 or BIOL 1151 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3650 - Pathophysiology

    Credits: 4
    An investigative study of the physiological changes caused by diseases and their pathological outcomes. Prereq: BIOL 1131 or BIOL 3360 or BIOL 3561 4 lecture hours
  
  • BIOL 3660 - Neuroanatomy

    Credits: 4
    A detailed anatomy of the human nervous system with attention to functional and clinical considerations. Prereq: BIOL 1131 or BIOL 3359 or BIOL 3560 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3750 - Microbiology

    Credits: 4
    A survey of representative types of microorganisms. Emphasis is placed on cellular structure and physiology, nutritional, and environmental requirements, and methods of reproduction. Introduction to the role of pathogenic organisms in diseases, principles of immunity, and resistance to disease. Laboratory includes methods of sterilization, culturing, staining, and identification of bacteria. Prereq: BIOL 1130 or BIOL 1151 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • BIOL 3770 - Genetics and Molecular Biology

    Credits: 4
    Principles and concepts of genetics as revealed by classical and modern investigation. Transmission, molecular, and population genetics are examined. Prereq: BIOL 1151 4 lecture hours
  
  • BIOL 3850 - Ecology

    Credits: 4
    A study of the interrelationships among the many elements in an environment. A historical approach to the concept of evolution, man’s impact upon the environment, and common ecological problems faced by society. Labs introduce common and basic ecological techniques. Prereq: BIOL 1152 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3852 - Marine Biology

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to marine biology, including the areas of oceanography and ecology. All biological principles are fused into discussions with marine themes. Prereq: BIOL 1151 or permission. 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • BIOL 3860 - Field Methods

    Credits: 4
    Examination of the principles and techniques of biological field investigation. Prereq: BIOL 3850 1 lecture hours 4 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 3870 - Evolution

    Credits: 3
    The unity and diversity of life is emphasized with mechanisms of evolution discussed. The emphasis is on Darwinian concepts, the role of species, selection, sources of variation, agents of change, microevolution, and macroevolution. Prereq: BIOL 1152 or permission 3 lecture hours
  
  • BIOL 3999 - Special Topics in Life Sciences

    Credits: 1-4
    Individual or small group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. May include a lab.
  
  • BIOL 4270 - Plant Physiology

    Credits: 4
    Course provides experience observing and experimenting with the major physiologic activities of vascular plants including metabolism, soil and water relations, mineral nutrition, transpiration, control of embryogenesis, germination, hormonal regulation of seedling and mature plant growth (vegetative and reproductive), plant defenses against herbivory and disease, and senescence. Prereq: BIOL 2250 or BIOL 3270 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 4355 - Animal Behavior

    Credits: 4
    Study of patterns of animal behavior including ecological, physiological, and developmental mechanisms which regulate their formation and occurrence. Prereq: BIOL 1151 or permission. 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 4360 - Herpetology

    Credits: 4
    A study of the major taxa of reptile and amphibians. Topics will include comparative anatomy and physiology, origins, and conservation. An emphasis is placed on those species found in the state. There is a field component to this class. Prereq: BIOL 1152 or permission. 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 4370 - Mammalogy

    Credits: 4
    A study of structural features, evolution, and classification of mammals, especially of Ohio. Other topics include ecology, zoogeography, behavior, reproductive strategies, physiological adaptations to extreme environments, and economic aspects. Prereq: BIOL 1152 or permission. 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 4486 - Senior Project

    Credits: 1-4
    In-depth study of a selected topic in the life sciences, culminating in the preparation of a senior paper. Prereq: Faculty consent required. $
  
  • BIOL 4491 - Limnology

    Credits: 4
    A study of inland waters–lakes, streams, and reservoirs.  Some of the topics include:  the origin of lakes; the importance of chemical and physical properties; the biogeochemical cycling of elements; the ecology of aquatic organisms (bacteria, phytoplankton, zooplankton, benthos, macrophytes and fish); the pollution and eutrophication of freshwaters; a comparison of lake, stream and reservoir ecosystmes; paleolimnology; food-chains and food-webs; energy flow.  This course should provide students with a basic understanding of limnology, including developments in current research and management. Prereq: BIOL 1152 and CHEM 1142 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 4495 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1-4
    Independent life science investigation under the direction of a faculty member. A maximum of four credit hours of BIOL 4495 may be counted as biology electives for concentration. Prereq: Junior or senior standing and instructor permission.
  
  • BIOL 4660 - Advanced Human Anatomy

    Credits: 4
    A regional approach to the anatomy of the human body utilizing cadaver dissection. Prereq: BIOL 1131 or bIOL 3359 or BIOL 3560 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 4670 - Neuropharmacology

    Credits: 4
    A study of the pharmacological basis for psychotropic drugs, the psychological conditions they are used for and the neurochemical systems they act on the brain. Prereq: BIOL 1131 or BIOL 3560 and CHEM 1121 and PSYC 3150 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 4680 - Parasitology

    Credits: 4
    Designed to acquaint students with the phenomenon of parasitism as it is practiced by a variety of organisms. Broad coverage will include the phylogeny, morphology, classification, and life cycles primarily of parasites of medical and veterinary importance, host-parasite relationships, ecology and epidemiology of parasitic diseases. Prereq: BIOL 1152 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 4760 - Diagnostic Microbiology

    Credits: 4
    A study of the morphological, cultural, biochemical, and serological characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms with an emphasis on virulence factors and host-pathogen interaction. Will include a study of the structure, replication strategies, pathogenesis, epidemiology, and control of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Prereq: BIOL 3750 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 4765 - Virology

    Credits: 4
    A study of structure, replication strategies, pathogenesis, epidemiology, and control of bacteriophage, animal, and plant viruses with special emphasis on those causing human disease. Prereq: BIOL 3750 4 lecture hours
  
  • BIOL 4770 - Cell Biology

    Credits: 4
    Current survey of the structure and function of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, including recent advances in molecular biology and tissue culture technique. Prereq: BIOL 1152 4 lecture hours
  
  • BIOL 4771 - Biotechnology

    Credits: 4
    A study of gene structure and function at the molecular level with an emphasis on modern techniques for gene analysis and manipulation, including cloning, sequencing, genomics, molecular probes, mutagenesis, and bioinformatics. Prereq: BIOL 3770 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 4780 - Immunology

    Credits: 4
    A study of the human immune system including innate, humoral, and cell mediated immunity. Will include coverage of hypersensitivity and immune system disorders. Lab will emphasize techniques in antibody production and clinical diagnostics. Prereq: BIOL 3750 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 4850 - Forest Ecology and Management

    Credits: 3
    Class and woodland study of tree and forest ecology with primary focus on the temperate deciduous forests of eastern North America especially as this ecology relates to the management of second and third growth stands of timber. Prereq: BIOL 2252 or permission 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 4851 - Wildlife Ecology and Management

    Credits: 3
    A study of ecological principles of the management of wild animals, both game and non-game species. The economic importance of wildlife and the role of various wildlife agencies are also considered. Prereq: BIOL 3850 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $
  
  • BIOL 4991 - Seminar in Life Sciences

    Credits: 1-3
    Discussion of advanced topics in the life sciences. Prereq: Junior or Senior standing.
  
  • BIOL 4999 - Special Topics in Life Sciences

    Credits: 1-4
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.
  
  • BSNR 2140 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice

    Credits: 4
    Explores the meaning of professional nursing practice with an introduction to beginning processes necessary to the effective and compassionate practice of nursing.  It presents clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and nursing process using a theoretical basis to provide holistic care and respect cultural diversity in nursing practice.  It introduces the use of technology in both client-centered care and professional communication. Prereq: BIOL 3750 and Admission to the Baccalaureate Nursing Program Coreq: BSNR 2160 and BIOL 1131 4 lecture hours $
  
  • BSNR 2160 - Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice

    Credits: 6
    Applies clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, nursing process, holistic caring, technology, cultural diversity, and communication to meet human needs of clients across the life span.  Introduces fundamental concepts and skills to manage and promote the health of individuals from select groups in various structured health care environments. Prereq: Admission to the Baccalaureate Nursing Program and BIOL 3750 Coreq: BSNR 2140, and BIOL 1131 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BSNR 2230 - Pharmacology in Professional Nursing

    Credits: 3
    Explores the nurse’s professional role as client advocate and educator in managing the human responses to pharmacological interventions as a component of holistic nursing care.  Examines basic pharmacological principles, drug classes, pharmacological interventions and the nursing process, and polypharmacy as foundational concepts.  Explores legal, cultural, and ethical issues related to pharmacology.  Addresses the role of vitamins, herbals, supplements, and over-the-counter medications in pharmacological interventions. Prereq: BSNR 2140, BSNR2160 AND BIOL 1131 Coreq: BSNR2270, BSNR 3363 AND MATH 1500 3 lecture hours $
  
  • BSNR 2270 - Adult I: Nursing Management of the Adult with Acute Illness

    Credits: 7
    Focuses on holistic nursing care of adults with acute illnesses.  Technical skills and the nursing process are integrated in on-campus and clinical laboratory settings with emphasis on specific human needs and interrelated processes.  Clinical reasoning and beginning therapeutic nursing interventions are introduced in care of culturally diverse clients.  The sub-concepts of professional nursing, client advocate, and client educator are introduced in the professional nursing care of clients experiencing non-complex alterations of health. Prereq: BSNR 2140, BSNR 2160 and BIOL1131 Coreq: BSNR 2230, BSNR 3363 and MATH 1500 4 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BSNR 3130 - Professional Nursing Care of the Child and Family

    Credits: 3
    Introduces nursing care of children, infancy through adolescence, and their families.  Explores the physiological, developmental, and psychosocial changes that occur with alterations in health.  Integrates concepts from liberal education including family theory to manage health care and human needs of children experiencing potential and actual problems.  Emphasizes the role of the professional nurse in promoting wellness, managing alterations, and providing culturally competent holistic care within the context of the family. Prereq: BSNR 2240, BSNR 2270, BSNR 3363, MATH 1500 and BIOL 3650 Coreq: BSNR 3140 and BSNR 3343 1.5 lecture hours 1.5 lab hours $
  
  • BSNR 3140 - Professional Nursing Care of the Client with Alterations in Mental Health

    Credits: 4
    Emphasizes theories and concepts related to the holistic care of individuals and families from diverse populations who have alterations in mental health.  Using the nursing process to address alterations in human needs, students participate in an interprofessional approach in the provision of nursing care to individuals and families across the lifespan.  Emphasis is placed on interpersonal functioning and ethical issues that are relevant to mental health care within various health care environments. Prereq: BSNR 2240, BSNR 2270, BSNR 3363, MATH 1500 and BIOL 3650 Coreq: BSNR 3130 and BSNR 3343 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours $
  
  • BSNR 3230 - Professional Nursing Care of Childbearing Families

    Credits: 3
    Introduces professional holistic nursing care for culturally diverse childbearing families.  Follows the childbearing family through pre-pregnancy, antepartal, intrapartal, postpartal, and neonatal periods.  Addresses women’s health issues and genetic considerations.  Presents evidence-based practice, health care policies and financing trends, ethical, and legal concepts specific to the childbearing family. Prereq: BSNR 3130, BSNR 3140 and BSNR 3343 Coreq: BSNR 3270 1.5 lecture hours 1.5 lab hours $
  
  • BSNR 3270 - Adult II: Advanced Nursing Management of the Adult with Acute and Chronic Illness

    Credits: 7
    Focuses on more complex holistic nursing care of the acute and/or chronically ill adult and the relationship with family and diverse groups.  Technical skills and the nursing process are used in on-campus and clinical laboratory settings with emphasis on specific human needs and interrelated processes.  Clinical reasoning and therapeutic nursing interventions are applied in care of culturally diverse clients, families, and groups.  The subconcepts of professional nursing, client advocate, and client educator are used in the professional nursing care of clients experiencing alterations of health. Prereq: BSNR 3130, BSNR 3140, and BSNR 3343 Coreq: BSNR 3230 4 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BSNR 3301 - Dimensions of Prof. Nursing Prac

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the conceptual foundations and historical events in the development of baccalaureate nursing practice including the various roles of the professional nurse (manager-leader, change agent, consumer advocate, collaborator, research consumer, educator, and member of the profession) and an implementation of a project that educates populations and promotes healthy behaviors.  This course will also examine the legal and ethical issues specific to nursing and health care.  In addition, skills for success including online learning strategies, introduction of relevant software, utilization of APA format, completion of literature searches, and professional writing techniques will be explored. Prereq: Admission to RN-BSN program or non-degree students with instructor permission. 3 lecture hours $
  
  • BSNR 3330 - Theoretical Basis of Professiona

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the history and evolution of nursing theory. The RN student will investigate selected nursing theories with emphasis on the mid-range theories as a basis for making judgments and decisions in nursing practice. Critical thinking skills are developed as an essential component of professional practice. Prereq: Admission to RN-BSN program or non-degree students with instructor permission. 3 lecture hours $
  
  • BSNR 3341 - Care of Diverse Populations

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the cultural influences on beliefs, values, and practices in relation to health, illness, and health-seeking behaviors. This course applies the nursing process and critical thinking to clients with respect for diversity and individual differences. Transcultural nursing research, critical analysis of issues, consideration of health literacy, teaching/learning principles, and trends in international and global health are discussed. Healthy people 2010 concepts are incorporated. Prereq: Admission to RN-BSN program or non-degree students with instructor permission. 3 lecture hours $
  
  • BSNR 3343 - Introduction to Nursing Research

    Credits: 3
    Investigates the significance of research in nursing with emphasis on the scientific approach and its application in evidence-based nursing practice.  Addresses major components of the research process with a focus on the professional nurse as a consumer of research.  Clinical reasoning is emphasized in the analysis of current research and appraisal of evidence for nursing practice. Prereq: BSNR 2230, BSNR 2270, BSNR 3363, MATH 1500, BIOL 3650 or Admission to the RN-BSN Program and MATH 1500. Coreq: BSNR 3130 and BSNR 3140 or Admission to the RN-BSN Program 3 lecture hours $
  
  • BSNR 3363 - Health Assessment, Education &

    Credits: 3
    Includes assessment of physical, mental, basic psychosocial, and functional status of the client.  Provides the framework for the systematic collection, organization, interpretation, integration, and communication of data reflecting the human needs of individuals across the lifespan.  National Health Objectives provide the organizing framework for promotion of health and reduction of risks that impact clients.  Integration of clinical laboratory provides a setting for practicing and developing clinical reasoning.  Emphasis is placed on the development of psychosocial and physical assessment skills related to the role of the professional nurse. Prereq: BSNR 2140, and BSNR 2160 -OR- Admission to the Baccalaureate Program. Coreq: BSNR 2230, BSNR 2270, and MATH 1500 -OR- Admission to the RN-BSN Program. 2 lecture hours 2 lab hours $
  
  • BSNR 4170 - Adult III: Advanced Nursing Management of the Adult with Complex Illnesses

    Credits: 7
    Focuses on holistic nursing care of the adult with complex alterations in health and the relationship with family and diverse groups.  Technical skills and the nursing process are used in on-campus and clinical laboratory settings with emphasis on specific human needs and interrelated processes.  The three major concepts of human needs, environment and nursing are integrated at a higher complexity level.  Additional subconcepts of community advocate, leadership/management, and change agent are introduced in the professional nursing care of culturally diverse clients through clinical reasoning and therapeutic nursing interventions. Prereq: BSNR 3230 and BSNR 3270 Coreq: BSNR 4453 4 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • BSNR 4230 - Contemporary Issues in Professional Nursing

    Credits: 3
    Explores contemporary issues in professional nursing.  Examines legal, ethical, and policy issues with societal and health care trends that shape health care and the nursing profession.  Analyzes the relationship and influence of nursing’s history on contemporary issues and the future of professional nursing. Prereq: BSNR 4170 and BSNR 4453 Coreq: BSNR 4260 and BSNR 4454 3 lecture hours $
  
  • BSNR 4260 - Advanced Clinical Reasoning

    Credits: 6
    Emphasizes the nursing process and prioritization of nursing care through advanced clinical reasoning for optimal health outcomes across the lifespan for individuals, families, and groups/populations.  Focuses on evidence-based practice and cost-effective professional nursing care to meet the diverse human needs of clients within an ever changing health care environment.  Integrates professional nursing roles of community advocate, leader/manager, and change agent. Prereq: BSNR 4170 and BSNR 4453 Coreq: BSNR 4230 and BSNR 4454 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $
  
  • BSNR 4430 - Health Care Planning and Policy

    Credits: 3
    This course explores the nurse’s role in health care policy and planning and information systems. There is an overview of issues in health care policy and planning, including the socio-political and economic context of health and health-seeking behaviors. Health care policy and planning at the local, state, and federal levels are examined. Ethical dimensions of public policy formulations implementations are highlighted. The application of computer technology in health care and nursing is explored. Prereq: BSNR 3301 and Admission to RN-BSN program Coreq: BSNR 3330 3 lecture hours $
  
  • BSNR 4445 - Evidence-Based Practice in

    Credits: 3
    This course investigates review strategies for assembling the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the nursing care of clients experiencing a chronic disease.  Students conduct a systematic review of published research to answer a clinically-based nursing question  Emphasis is placed on the principles of physiological, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual diversity across the lifespan as they affect the perception, management, and coping skills of patients and families faced with chronicity and disease sequelae.  Centers for evidence-based practice (EBP) research will be investigated. Prereq: BSNR 3341 and BSNR 3343 and BSNR 3363 and BIOL 3650. Admission to RN-BSN program. 3 lecture hours $
  
  • BSNR 4452 - Issues in Aging and Quality of

    Credits: 2
    This course focuses on current issues in promoting quality of life with healthy aging, at both a regional and national level coming from a multidimensional view.  Current theories on aging from a biological, psychological, and sociological perspective are introduced and discussed.  The impact of the cultural beliefs, spirituality, and traditions in the older adult is explored.  Relationship challenges, such as intimacy and sexuality are discussed.  Special emphasis is also placed on the multidisciplinary aspects and the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions for the care of older adults who are vulnerable and marginalized.  The multidisciplinary needs of populations, such as older adults who are socially isolated, HIV+, incarcerated, homeless, institutionalized, mentally impaired, and/or neglected and abused, are explored. Prereq: BSNR 3363 and Admission to RN-BSN program. Coreq: BSNR 4445 2 lecture hours $
  
  • BSNR 4453 - Leadership & Mgt in Prof Nursing

    Credits: 3
    This course explores theories of leadership/management, organization, change, conflict, and power. Investigates the collaborative role of the professional nurse in leadership and management based on the knowledge of health care policy, finance, regulatory agencies, and health care trends.  Incorporates evidence related to leadership and management. Prereq: BSNR 3230 and BSNR 3270 -OR- Admission to the RN-BSN Program Coreq: BSNR 4170 -OR- Admission to the RN-BSN Program 3 lecture hours $
  
  • BSNR 4454 - Community Health Nursing

    Credits: 4
    Prepares the student for population-focused practice in community health nursing.  Concepts related to community, public health, health promotion, illness prevention, roles of the community health nurse, and National Health Objectives are examined.  The student works with aggregates, including families, in the community setting, collaboratively, as a member of a multidisciplinary team.  Emphasis is on community assessment, program planning, and application of primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions to promote health for identified populations within the community. Prereq: BSNR 4170 and BSNR 4453 -OR- Admission to the Baccalaureate Program and BSNR 3343 and BSNR 3363 Coreq: BSNR 4230 and BSNR 4260 -OR- Admission to the RN-BSN Program 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $
  
  • BSNR 4999 - Special Topics in Nursing

    Credits: 1-3
    Individually designed and implemented study topic explored in depth by the RN student. Topics, learning methods, evaluation strategies, and credit hours are negotiated between the student and the faculty. Prereq: Admission to BSN program.
  
  • BSOT 1101 - Intro to Occupational Therapy History

    Credits: 1
    This course examines the meaning and the history of occupation for occupational therapy students.  Students will explore occupational therapy practice and its relationship to critical thinking. Students will understand how all health professions align to care for their patients/clients/consumers. 1 lecture hours
  
  • BSOT 2101 - Intro to Occupational Therapy Theory

    Credits: 1
    This course examines the meaning and the history of theory for occupational therapy students.  It presents an overview of models, frame of references, concepts and paradigms of the past, present and future for occupational therapy.  Students will explore occupational therapy theory and its relationship to critical thinking and clinical exploration in practicing occupational therapy. Prereq: BSOT 1101 1 lecture hours
  
  • BSOT 3101 - Intro to Occupational Therapy Systems and Trends

    Credits: 1
    Students will be introduced to: healthcare trends (including emerging practice arena), managed care overview, quality improvement, performance improvement, legal and ethical issues, and theories of healthcare reform.  Students will be introduced to the Business arena for Occupational Therapy Practice. Prereq: BSOT 2101 1 lecture hours
  
  • BUAC 1010 - Accounting Principles 1

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to accounting concepts and procedures.  A study of the accounting information cycle, including the nature of basic financial data, the preparation of financial reports, and the proper application of accounting principles.  Accounting for the formation and operation of various types of business enterprises, with an emphasis on corporations, is also included. (Not open to students who have completed BUAC 2010 and 2030.)
  
  • BUAC 1020 - Accounting Principles 2

    Credits: 4
    A continuation of BUAC1010, including topics common to financial and managerial accounting. Additional topics include the use of financial information for managerial planning and decision-making. (Not open to students who have completed BUAC 2010 and 2030.) Prereq: BUAC 1010
  
  • BUAC 1100 - Payroll Records/Accounting

    Credits: 3
    A basic course in the maintenance of personnel and payroll records as required by the Fair Lab Standards Act and the various federal and state laws covering the withholding and payment of payroll related taxes. Prereq: BUAC 1010
  
  • BUAC 2010 - Intro Financial Accounting Prin

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the concepts and principles underlying financial accounting theory for nonaccounting majors. The study is less systemic and includes the accounting equation and its application to the corporate business entity. Emphasis is placed on understanding and interpreting accounting information. (Not open to students who have completed BUAC 1010 and 1020.) Prereq: BUOA 1150 or BUIS 1010 and MATH 1010
  
  • BUAC 2030 - Intro Managerial Accounting Prin

    Credits: 3
    A study of the financial information needs of management for decision making. Includes the development of financial statements for manufacturing entities, the study of the components of unit cost, variable costing, and cost-volume-profit analysis. (Not open to students who have completed BUAC 1010 and 1020.) Prereq: BUAC 2010
  
  • BUAC 2210 - Cost Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to cost accounting systems and methods. Cost concepts, classifications, and measurement techniques in relation to their importance in determination, planning, and control. Includes a study of job order and process cost accounting systems. Prereq: BUAC 1020 or Instructor Permission
  
  • BUAC 2295 - Accounting Projects

    Credits: 1-3
    A special course designed to permit the accounting student to work on special projects under the supervision of an instructor with expertise in the area of the student’s project. The special projects course enables the accounting student to apply the accounting theory as covered in other courses. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required
  
  • BUAC 2310 - Intermediate Accounting 1

    Credits: 4
    The study of qualities, concepts, and principles of financial reports necessary in modern business environment. Includes an intensive review of the accounting process, including the preparation of the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. Prereq: BUAC 1020 or Instructor Permission, as well as a GPA of 2.5 in any/all Accounting courses.
  
  • BUAC 2999 - Topics in Accounting

    Credits: 1-4
    Opportunity for accounting students to continue their study of accounting in specialized areas under the supervision of an instructor with expertise in those areas. Prereq: BUAC 102 and Faculty Consent
  
  • BUAC 3030 - Accounting App for Mgt Decisions

    Credits: 3
    A problem solving course emphasizing the use of accounting data by management in planning and controlling business operations. Includes applications to product mix decisions, capital investment decisions, decisions involving discontinuation of product lines or operating segments. Prereq: BUAC 1020 or BUAC 2030
  
  • BUAC 3150 - Taxation 1

    Credits: 3
    A study of the current income tax law and regulations, with emphasis on the business applications of individual income tax returns. Provides practice in preparation of tax returns of individuals and businesses. Prereq: BUAC 1020 or BUAC 2030
  
  • BUAC 3220 - Advanced Cost Concepts

    Credits: 3
    Estimating, planning, and controlling the costs of processes and projects. Includes the study of standard cost accounting systems and variance analysis; cost and profit responsibility reporting to management and the uses of cost and profit data in project selection, product pricing, and other management functions. Prereq: BUAC 2210
  
  • BUAC 3320 - Intermediate Accounting 2

    Credits: 4
    A continuation of the study of financial accounting theory with emphasis on the issues and proper accounting for liabilities and the components of equity. Prereq: BUAC 2310
  
  • BUAC 3350 - Governmental/Institutional Acct

    Credits: 3
    A basic introduction to the accumulation and use of accounting information in non-profit organizations. General principles applying to budgets and funds are examined rather than specific application. An especially useful course for accounting students who will seek employment in governmental units where budgeting and fund accounting are required. Prereq: BUAC 2310
  
  • BUAC 3360 - Systems Accounting

    Credits: 3
    A course in accounting information systems principles and applications. The application of accounting principles to computerized environment, including transaction processing and internal controls, revenue and expenditure cycle applications, software systems, and computer security. Prereq: BUIS 1010 and BUAC 1020 or BUAC 2030
  
  • BUAC 3370 - Health Care Accounting/Finance

    Credits: 3
    The use of accounting information in planning and controlling the operations of health care organizations. Includes the study of budgeting and the specialized cost accounting applications of health care organizations. Prereq: BUAC 1020 or BUAC 2030
  
  • BUAC 3390 - Sp Prob in Financial Accounting

    Credits: 3
    A continuation of the study of financial accounting theory with emphasis on special problems confronting modern business, such as the disposal of business segments, income tax allocation, dollar value LIFO inventory costing, investment accounting and reporting, advanced statement of cash flows, and other current topics. Prereq: BUAC 3320
  
  • BUAC 4310 - Advanced Accounting

    Credits: 3
    A study of the modern complex corporate environment. Emphasis on accounting for corporate combinations and the special problems arising from mergers and acquisitions. Also includes a study of partnerships and the complexities of partnership accounting. Prereq: BUAC 3320
  
  • BUAC 4330 - Advanced Accounting/Taxation

    Credits: 3
    A study of application of income tax laws and regulations to entities such as partnership, corporations, estates and trusts. Also includes a study of the various types of corporate entities for income tax purposes. Prereq: BUAC 3150
  
  • BUAC 4850 - Auditing and Professional Ethics

    Credits: 3
    A study of the role of the independent auditor in modern society including professional ethics, legal liability, auditing standards, work sheet applications and procedures. Also includes the auditor’s approach and techniques for obtaining audit evidence required to issue the report and the types of audit reports that may be issued. Prereq: BUAC 2210 and BUAC 3320
  
  • BUAC 4999 - Special Topics in Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Opportunity for the advanced accounting student to continue the study of accounting in a specialized area of accounting under the supervision of an instructor with expertise in the area. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required
  
  • BUBA 4985 - Business Internship

    Credits: 1-6
    BUBA4985 Business Internship (1-6) provides a structured, paid or unpaid, supervised professional field experience in an approved organization.  Under the joint supervision of a site preceptor and discipline faculty member, the student performs meaningful tasks and projects to gain skills and knowledge related to his/her concentration discipline.  Prereq: Junior Standing, 3.0 GPA or higher, and Instructor Permission. Cannot be substituted for any required course or for the “Upper-Level Electives” in the General Business Concentration or “Upper Division Accounting Electives”. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours. Prereq: Juniors and Seniors Only.
  
  • BUFI 1250 - Quantitative Skills for Business

    Credits: 3
    Emphasis on estimating answers, percentages, reconciliation of a checking account, mark-up, taxes, depreciation, payroll and payroll deductions, inventory evaluation, financial statements, simple and compound interest on investments and loans, and use of calculators. Prereq: MATH 1010 or higher, or MATH placement level 2 or higher
  
  • BUFI 2400 - Personal Finance

    Credits: 3
    Takes the student through the topics of financial planning, budgeting, housing, transportation, insurance, investments, retirement, and estate planning.
  
  • BUFI 2450 - Principles of Finance

    Credits: 3
    A study of the forms of business organization, cash flow projections, budgeting and financial planning, and analysis of financial statements. (Not open to those who have completed or are enrolled in BUFI 3450.) Prereq: BUAC 1010 or BUAC 2010
  
  • BUFI 2999 - Topics in Finance

    Credits: 1-3
    Opportunity for the student to work on special projects under the supervision of an instructor with expertise in the area of the student’s project. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required.
  
  • BUFI 3010 - Principles of Insurance

    Credits: 3
    Basic insurance course includes the nature of risk; the legal environment; life, health, income, property liability, business risk, government, and international insurance. Prereq: BULW 2500 or BULW 2700
  
  • BUFI 3110 - Financial Statement Analysis

    Credits: 3
    A detailed study involving the analysis and interpretation of financial information contained in financial reports of various entities, including measurements of the firm’s profitability, solvency, and degree of safety. Prereq: BUAC 1020 or BUAC 2030
  
  • BUFI 3150 - Financial Institutions

    Credits: 3
    An integrated and comprehensive analysis of financial markets and institutions emphasizing financial intermediaries and their operation in the markets. Prereq: BUAC 1020 or BUAC 2030 and ECON 2201
  
  • BUFI 3450 - Management Finance

    Credits: 3
    An analysis of financial information for the purpose of facilitating the planning, organizing, and controlling functions of management. Includes financial statement analysis, budgeting, concepts of present and future value, cash flow analysis, and capital budgeting decisions. Prereq: BUAC 1020 or BUAC 2030 and ECON2201 and ECON 2202 and MATH 1500.
  
  • BUFI 3500 - Investments

    Credits: 3
    A study of various investment alternatives and the general and specific information that must be considered before thought is directed toward specific industries and businesses. Included is the study of the tools and sources needed for analysis in making wise investment decisions. Prereq: BUFI 3450
  
  • BUFI 4999 - Special Topics in Finance

    Credits: 1-3
    Opportunity for the junior or senior student to work on special projects under the supervision of an instructor with expertise in the area of the student’s project. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required
  
  • BUHE 3000 - Medical Term for Health Managers

    Credits: 3
    Provides the vocabulary found in the health care arena, including terms related to anatomy, physiology, medical and laboratory reports as well as disease processes. Emphasis is placed on the concerns health care managers should have, based on this material.
  
  • BUHE 3100 - Orientation Health Care Systems

    Credits: 3
    A broad orientation to the health services industry. Segments of the health services industry are identified and described with historical background, functions, interrelationships, and future roles of each.
  
  • BUHE 3120 - Health Care Personnel Management

    Credits: 3
    Principles of health care personnel recruitment, selection, and management. Characteristics of the professional health care worker are discussed. Legal responsibilities, collective bargaining, continuing education, and training are covered.
  
  • BUHE 3890 - Health Management Practicum

    Credits: 3
    Field experience focuses on skill building in general management. Observation and experience in a variety of settings. Includes exploration of the relationship between departments and the critical need for communication within an organization. Also develops empathy for the various health care workers and support staff and their roles. Prereq: Juniors and Seniors Only.
  
  • BUHE 4100 - Patient Care Iss Long-Term Fac

    Credits: 3
    An overview of the total medical and social care required for residents of long-term health care facilities. Orientation to the various aspects required of the administrator and institution to provide for the total care of the individual. Topics include pharmaceutical services, disease process and recognition, biological aging, psychology of patient care, patient assessment, care planning, and nutrition.
  
  • BUHE 4110 - Adm in Extended Care Facilities

    Credits: 3
    The role and responsibility of management as applied to a long-term health care facility. Includes discussion of ethical practices, licensure, state and federal agency requirements, and financial management.
 

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